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Gourd nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Gourd

Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 14 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 3 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -3 (alkaline)
TOP 24% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 76% of foods
TOP 47% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 53% of foods
TOP 56% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 44% of foods
TOP 60% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 40% of foods
TOP 61% Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 39% of foods

Gourd calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 14
Calories in 1 gourd 108 771 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.8% 7.5% 7.9% 5.6% 13% 0.26% 19% 8.7% 8.6% 1.1%
Calcium: 78mg of 1,000mg 7.8%
Iron: 0.6mg of 8mg 7.5%
Magnesium: 33mg of 420mg 7.9%
Phosphorus: 39mg of 700mg 5.6%
Potassium: 450mg of 3,400mg 13%
Sodium: 6mg of 2,300mg 0.26%
Zinc: 2.1mg of 11mg 19%
Copper: 0.08mg of 1mg 8.7%
Manganese: 0.2mg of 2mg 8.6%
Selenium: 0.6µg of 55µg 1.1%

Mineral chart - relative view

26 mg
TOP 47%
0.7 mg
TOP 61%
0.07 mg
TOP 64%
150 mg
TOP 70%
11 mg
TOP 82%
0.2 mg
TOP 89%
0.03 mg
TOP 90%
13 mg
TOP 91%
0.2 µg
TOP 94%
2 mg
TOP 96%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0.96% 0% 0% 34% 7.3% 5.1% 6% 9.1% 9.2% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 48IU of 5,000IU 0.96%
Vitamin E : 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 30mg of 90mg 34%
Vitamin B1: 0.09mg of 1mg 7.3%
Vitamin B2: 0.07mg of 1mg 5.1%
Vitamin B3: 0.96mg of 16mg 6%
Vitamin B5: 0.46mg of 5mg 9.1%
Vitamin B6: 0.12mg of 1mg 9.2%
Folate: 18µg of 400µg 4.5%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

10 mg
TOP 24%
16 IU
TOP 60%
6 µg
TOP 76%
0.03 mg
TOP 83%
0.04 mg
TOP 83%
0.32 mg
TOP 83%
0.15 mg
TOP 84%
0.02 mg
TOP 90%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

4% 93%
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.6 g of 50 g
0.6 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 65 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.4 g of 300 g
3.4 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
95.5 g of 2,000 g
95.5 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.4 g
0.4 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 3.2% 5.1% 7.1% 4% 3% 1.1% 2.6% 4.5% 1.7%
Tryptophan: 9mg of 280mg 3.2%
Threonine: 54mg of 1,050mg 5.1%
Isoleucine: 99mg of 1,400mg 7.1%
Leucine: 108mg of 2,730mg 4%
Lysine: 63mg of 2,100mg 3%
Methionine: 12mg of 1,050mg 1.1%
Phenylalanine: 45mg of 1,750mg 2.6%
Valine: 81mg of 1,820mg 4.5%
Histidine: 12mg of 700mg 1.7%

Fat type information

13% 27% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.01 g

Fiber content ratio for Gourd

15% 85%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Other: 2.9 g

All nutrients for Gourd per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 14kcal 1% 98% 3.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.62g 1% 89% 4.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.02g 0% 96% 1665.5 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 10mg 11% 24% 5.2 times less than LemonLemon
Carbs 3.4g 1% 65% 8.3 times less than RiceRice
Net carbs 2.9g N/A 63% 18.7 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 11mg 3% 82% 12.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 26mg 3% 47% 4.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 150mg 4% 70% Equal to CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.2mg 3% 89% 13 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Fiber 0.5g 2% 56% 4.8 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.03mg 3% 90% 5.5 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.7mg 6% 61% 9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 13mg 2% 91% 14 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 2mg 0% 96% 245 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 16IU 0% 60% 1044.1 times less than CarrotCarrot
Selenium 0.2µg 0% 94%
Manganese 0.07mg 3% 64%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 2% 83% 9.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 2% 90% 5.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 2% 83% 29.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 3% 84% 7.4 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3% 83% 3 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 6µg 2% 76% 10.2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0g 0% 95% 2947.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0g N/A 95% 2449.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g N/A 95% 5241.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0mg 0% 98% 101.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.02mg 0% 97% 40 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0% 95% 27.7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.04mg 0% 96% 67.5 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.02mg 0% 97% 21.5 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0mg 0% 98% 24 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0% 97% 44.5 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.03mg 0% 97% 75.1 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0mg 0% 98% 187.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 14
% Daily Value*
0.03%
Total Fat 0.02g
0.01%
Saturated Fat 0g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.09%
Sodium 2mg
1.1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.62g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 26mg 2.6%

Iron 0.2mg 2.5%

Potassium 150mg 4.4%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Gourd nutrition infographic

Gourd nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169232/nutrients

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